“Anne provided over 6 years of respite care for my son, Ben, who is non-verbal and Autistic. Anne was so inspirational for Ben - taking him to restaurants, roller skating, swimming, and including him into her everyday world. She was always willing to help out with family events and to take Ben wherever he needed to go.”
- Ben’s mom
“Nathan is our 40 year old son with Down Syndrome. I immediately recognized how special Anne is by how she relates to and with Nate. Anne values what Nate has to say and solicits his thoughts and opinions. After asking Nate how he feels about Anne, he stated how he likes that she lets him be himself and that she tells him to never give up.”
- Nathan’s mom
“Anne introduced Hayden to the ukulele and she loves it! Anne is always finding uniquely appropriate activities for Hayden and teaching through play. Her optimism and positive energy are unmatched.”
- Hayden’s mom
“ As a student with Autism, writing has always been a struggle for me. Ms. Keane would spend after school and her lunch hour to support me with academics as well as life goals. She always believed in me and allowed me to follow my dreams. She even played a large role in helping me to achieve my dream of becoming a welder.”
- RJ
“We met Anne when Hayden was in 8th grade. When the pandemic hit, Anne spent time at the park teaching Hayden how to play the ukulele and hanging out. Anne is one of the few people who is in Hayden’s trusted circle. He feels safe knowing that he can trust her. We are so grateful to have Anne on our team!”
- Hayden’s mom